BARDFIELD CLOSE, B42 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 1EL

BARDFIELD CLOSE, B42 1EL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This B42 1EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B42 postcode area, which has experienced 195 crimes and a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B42 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 1EL, encompassing approximately 3828 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B42 1EL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hilliards Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Farnham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Yateley Avenue with total crimes: 2

BARDFIELD CLOSE, B42 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.9250.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.440.00%
Vehicle crime32.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.01-37.50%
Other crime32.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.0177.78%
Burglary24.18-33.33%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.22-25.00%
Burglary32.350.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.799.09%
Vehicle crime43.130.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-40.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.70450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.87150.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-66.67%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.87-45.45%
Other theft41.57100.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.01-31.25%
Burglary42.8733.33%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.270.00%
Burglary34.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202410
June 202410
May 202416
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 20242
December 20236
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
January 20247
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B42 1EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hilliards Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Farnham Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Yateley Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heston Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Perry Wood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bardfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Spouthouse Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hobhouse Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rockford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Calshot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Jayshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. The Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eastwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1